Why Do People Work??Chapter 1 – “Learning About Work”

Reasons to WorkEarn MoneySocial SatisfactionPositive FeelingsPrestigePersonal DevelopmentContributions to HealthSelf-Expression

Work vs. JobWork

Defined as activity directed towards a purpose that produces something of value

Can be PAID or UNPAID (a.k.a. volunteering)

JobIs a paid position at

a specific place or setting

Example: Office Factory Farm Mine

Occupation vs. CareerOccupation

The name given to a group of similar tasks that a person performs for pay

All occupations carry out work

CareerCombination of all

the occupations and jobs held throughout your work life

Some people have multiple careers or mixed careers

Work Experience EducationEducational programs developed to help

young people learn about and prepare for workCareer and Technical educationWork-StudyJob ShadowInternshipApprenticeships

Benefits of Work ExperienceLearn occupational skillsEmployability skillsEstablish a work recordEarn $$ while you learnDiscover career interestsRemain employed after high school